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Council earns President’s Award

Cobar Shire Council was honoured with the President’s Award at the Australian Institute of Architects’ (AIA) 2026 Regional Architecture Awards last week. The very best in regional architecture were honoured at the AIA’s gala celebration on Friday in Coffs Harbour with the winners offering a compelling snapshot of the ever-evolving built environment across regional […]

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Good time to open a silver mine

With silver prices at record highs, Manuka Resources is moving full steam ahead to restart operations at Wonawinta mine, 100km south of Cobar. The large-scale silver project hosts more than 50 Moz (50 million ounces) of silver resources, and is supported by a strong upward trend in silver prices. Manuka […]

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Locals honoured on Australia Day

Cobar’s Australia Day Ambassador, TV and radio commentator, Peter Wilkins and Mayor Jarrod Marsden presented Colby Lawrence with the Citizen of the Year Award at Monday’s Australia Day celebrations at the Cobar Memorial Swimming Pool. Cobar’s Australia Day Ambassador, TV and radio commentator, Peter Wilkins and Mayor Jarrod Marsden presented […]

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Local fire and rescue team bolstered

Cobar Fire and Rescue NSW Station 256 is now at full strength following the recent recruitment of five trainee Retained Firefighters. Acting brigade captain, Huw Rabone, said the addition of the five new recruits now brings the Cobar crew up to a total of 17. “It’s the first time that […]

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Locals spread the Christmas cheer

The Cobar Weekly’s 2025 Christmas Cheer Competition, sponsored by Aurelia Metals and Cobar Powerhouse, was very popular this year with 31 nominations vying for our Cobar Quids prizes. Aurelia’s Health, Safety and Environment Community Manager Scott Ginnivan (pictured at centre above) presented 1st ($500 Cobar Quids), 2nd ($300 Cobar Quids) […]

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year

Locals and visitors all agree that Cobar’s annual Christmas Street Parade is truly the most wonderful time of the year! Friday night’s event, presented by the Cobar Business Association, drew a good crowd, despite the heat. There was plenty to keep the kids and adults entertained with a magnificent turn […]

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Mayor in talks about Town Hall

The petition to save Cobar’s historic Town Hall building has now garnered over 800 signatures from some very passionate residents, however there was only a handful in attendance at the Mayor’s Town Hall Working Group meeting on Monday night. A dozen members of the community, along with five Councillors and […]

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Council spreads some Christmas cheer

Cobar’s seniors were wined and dined at Cobar Shire Council’s Seniors Citizens Christmas Party last Wednesday at the Ward Oval Pavilion. There was a fantastic turn out for this year’s festivities which included a delicious Christmas lunch prepared by Council staff, guests were waited on by staff and councillors, there […]

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Woman and dog escape injury in building collapse

Cobar’s emergency services were called the main street on Saturday morning following a partial building collapse that sent debris onto the footpath and road and forced a temporary road closure. Nearby witnesses reported hearing a loud bang, “almost like an explosion,” as part of the building’s brick facade gave way […]

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Are we going to love it or list it?

Cobar residents (backed by former residents) have spoken out in opposition to Cobar Shire Council’s resolution to demolish the Cobar Town Hall. Councillors voted at their Ordinary Meeting last month to approve the preparation and lodgement of necessary studies and applications, including heritage, planning, and environmental assessments, to support demolition […]